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Illegal structures found again in Tsuen Wan

New structures have been found again on the rooftops of Tak Yan House and Cheuk Ming House in Tsuen Wan two cooling towers on Tak Yan House and two structures on Cheuk Ming House.

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In response to media enquiries, Assistant Director of Buildings, Mr Cheng Wei- dart, refuted allegations that the department had ignored reports on the cooling towers at Tak Yan House.

"We have in fact been undertaking background work. We are checking the ownership of the stairhood, where the cooling towers have been erected. We keep close liaison with the District Office. We are also seeking legal advice. A lot of work is in progress." he said.

Mr Cheng referred to Cheuk Ming House and said: "The Department had received a report on two structures on the roof of Cheuk Ming House. These have been confirmed to be new illegal building works, which form a priority for action. We are therefore taking enforcement action, including possible prosecution against those responsible."

"There is absolutely no question of the Building Authority turning a blind eye to illegal building works," Mr Cheng emphasised.

End/Tuesday, August 8, 1995

Inoculation of dogs against rabies a must

Members of the public must take their dogs, over five months old, for inoculation against rabies and licensed with the Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD).

The remark was made by AFD's Senior Veterinary Officer, Dr Liu Kwei-kin, following recent reports of rabies outbreaks in neighbouring areas.

Dr Liu said under the Rabies Ordinance, people keeping dogs not inoculated against rabies and licensed, could be charged a maximum fine of $10,000 upon conviction.